Author: Lawrence Jay Long
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Variations On The Word Love by Margaret Atwood
This is a word we use to plug holes with. It’s the right size for those warm blanks in speech, for those red heart- shaped vacancies on the page that look nothing like real hearts. Add lace and you can sell it. We insert it also in the one empty space on the printed form…
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Dealing with haters
Thanks to Ryan for this gem. “What if someone despises me? Let them see to it. But I will see to it that I won’t be found doing or saying anything contemptible. What if someone hates me? Let them see to that. But I will see to it that I’m kind and good-natured to all,
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I Will Rise
Benjamin Tod’s song says it well. Some days land crushing blows to the soul. Today was one of those days for me. Yet…
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“Give yourself permission to be creative”
Do what inspires joy…in you, not just what brings praise from the world.
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The purpose of art
“The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenalin but is, rather, the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity.” — Glenn Gould
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“Why I Run: On Thoreau and the Pleasures of Not Quite Knowing Where You’re Going”
Beautiful long read, summarized below. Love it! “Running turns off my mind in most ways, and it’s a relief: I am outside, breathing, working, enjoying this beautiful place I live in right now.” RACHEL RICHARDSON Richardson’s intimate reflection dives into her transformation from a schoolgirl who loathed running to an avid runner inextricably tied to her
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A balanced, mindful approach to life might be the most rewarding
This article explores the trade-offs we make between being present in the moment and our pursuit of productivity, suggesting that a balanced, mindful approach to life might be the most rewarding.
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A Supportive Community for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
Together we grow through Challenging Physical and Spiritual Goals nEveresting Recovery is an organization in its conceptual stages with a vision to support individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues. By creating a supportive community that encourages healthy living, mindfulness practices, clean eating, and quality time spent in nature, we aim to help individuals
